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1377 Piedmont Road, San Jose, CA 95132-2497
Summary
Piedmont Hills High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
56.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 178/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 142/1,596 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,918 |
| Low-Income Students | 726 (37.9%) |
| English Learners | 171 (8.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
76.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Piedmont Hills High compare within the district?
Piedmont Hills High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 18 9–12 schools in East Side Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Piedmont Hills High rank in California?
Piedmont Hills High ranks No. 178 of 1,596 in reading and No. 142 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Piedmont Hills High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 17 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.0% meet the reading standard and 43.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Piedmont Hills High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Piedmont Hills High is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Piedmont Hills High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Piedmont Hills High is No. 16 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Hills HighThis school | 56.1% | 76.9% |
| ACE Charter High | 13.8% | 36.3% |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High | 8.7% | 39.1% |
